LC-2 is a VHL-based PROTAC degrader targeting the KRAS G12C mutant protein. Public sources describe it as a first-in-class endogenous KRAS G12C degrader that uses a covalent KRAS G12C-binding warhead related to MRTX849 and recruits the VHL E3 ligase complex. The KRAS-directed element engages the mutant cysteine-containing switch-region binding pocket, while the VHL ligand recruits ubiquitination machinery through the linker-defined PROTAC architecture. Mechanistically, LC-2 promotes KRAS G12C ubiquitination and proteasome-dependent degradation, leading to suppression of downstream MAPK signaling in mutant KRAS cell models. It is valuable for studying direct Ras degradation, covalent PROTAC design, mutant-selective target engagement, KRAS dependency, resistance to inhibition, and the challenges of degrading small GTPases that have historically been difficult targets for conventional small-molecule strategies.
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Target: Targets KRAS G12C mutant protein for experimental targeted protein degradation studies.
Binding Site: Binds the KRAS G12C switch-II pocket and VHL substrate-recognition domain to support productive ternary complex formation.
Mechanism of Action: LC-2 is designed for use in PROTAC or targeted protein degradation experiments directed toward KRAS G12C mutant protein. The bifunctional molecule links a target-recognition element to VHL, promoting proximity between the protein of interest and ubiquitination machinery. Productive ternary-complex formation can drive polyubiquitination and proteasome-dependent target depletion, allowing researchers to compare pharmacological inhibition with protein removal. It is suitable for evaluating degradation potency, kinetics, pathway selectivity, and downstream signaling consequences in engineered or disease-relevant cellular models.
Applications• PROTAC-Mediated Kinase Degradation: LC-2 is employed in the targeted degradation of specific kinases, facilitating the study of kinase-driven signaling pathways. This application allows researchers to dissect the role of kinases in cellular processes by selectively degrading them, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for diseases linked to aberrant kinase activity.
• Targeted Oncoprotein Degradation: Utilizing LC-2, researchers can achieve the selective degradation of oncoproteins, which are often implicated in cancer progression. This approach enables the exploration of oncoprotein functions and interactions, aiding in the identification of novel cancer treatment strategies by removing these critical drivers of tumorigenesis.
• PROTAC-Enhanced Proteostasis Studies: LC-2 aids in the investigation of cellular protein homeostasis by selectively degrading proteins involved in proteostasis regulation. This application provides a powerful tool for understanding how cells maintain protein balance and the consequences of proteostasis disruption, which is crucial in neurodegenerative diseases research.
• Degradation of Transcription Factors: LC-2 enables the targeted degradation of transcription factors, offering a unique method to study gene expression regulation. By removing specific transcription factors, researchers can analyze their direct effects on gene networks, enhancing the understanding of transcriptional control mechanisms and their implications in various biological contexts.
| ConcentrationVolumeMass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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| 1 mM | 0.88 mL | 4.41 mL | 8.83 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.18 mL | 0.88 mL | 1.77 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.09 mL | 0.44 mL | 0.88 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.09 mL | 0.18 mL |
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